Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG1400CCF on July 27, 2012, 12:57:03 PM
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Hello All.
I just wanted to share my purchase experience in Atlanta, GA for a black 2102 Concours. replacing a 1998 ST1100.
I called four dealerships and asked for a total Out The Door price.
All four dealerships participated.
The lowest (8 miles away) was $14,998 OTD ($13,810.44 base price)
The other OTD quotes were $15,098 (13 miles away), $15,342 (46 miles away), and $15,650 (20 miles away)
I went for the 0% interest instead of the $1000 discount (June promotion).
Robert
Woodstock, GA
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Costco Powersport program is 13,600 and change plus fee's. Then after you complete a survey Costco gives you a gift card for $250 which makes it $13,350.
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Thanks for the heads up. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the bike as you ride it for a bit.
I'm crazy jealous!
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Hi Jeff.
I like the bike. I used to own an ST1100 and I sold it a few years ago. I missed having a bagger and the C14 had the right combination of power and luggage capacity at a good price. It still has one of the ugliest exhausts ever designed.
It's been quite a while since I've owned an inline 4. I think the Honda's V-4 is smoother (more like a pulse instead of a muted buzz).
The stock tires are a bit too stable and the bike resists falling into corners. But I knew that coming in so I am looking forward to some new tires.
I have over 1000 miles now. The engine is a monster and the brakes are powerful. The rear brake pedal pulses when I break hard (it's noted in the Owner's Manual, too) so in the tight stuff, I just stick to the front brake.
One really sore point is the range. The bike could use more fuel capacity. I am also spoiled by my DL650 which sips gas.
Get one JeffM!
Robert
Woodstock, GA